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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.39, 444.57 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.39, 444.57 and 142.28 is: 213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.39 : 444.57 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.39/444.57 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.39x = 444.57 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.39x = 63,251.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,251.20/296.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.41

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